History
1918-1959
Origins and Progress
Our story begins in the late Meiji and Taisho period years (early 1900s - late 1920s),
at the dawning of the modern timepiece industry in Japan.
Timepiece and jewelry dealer Kamekichi Yamazaki made a tour of pocket watch manufacturing sites in countries such as Switzerland and the U.S.
— then renowned for timepiece manufacturing — and returned with a strong desire to localize production of pocket watches.
In 1918, he established the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, forerunner of Citizen Watch,
going on to found Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. in 1930, and releasing the first men's wristwatch (10-1/2F) a year later.
The company enjoyed a smooth start helped by the public and private sentiment of the time which favored purchase of domestically-produced goods.
There were so many orders it could not keep up with demand,
and ended up expanding the Yodobashi factory and building a new factory in Tanashi City.

Timepieces
CITIZEN
Completion of the first pocket watch bearing the name of the present-day company. Features such as a proprietary screw design were part of plans to establish the company's independence as a domestic watch manufacturer.

Timepieces
CITIZEN model F
CITIZEN's first men's manually-wound wristwatch. A long-running product manufactured until 1957.

Timepieces
CITIZEN model K
CITIZEN's first women's manually-wound wristwatch.

Machine Tools
Automatic Bench Lathe "B-0"
Creation of a precision machine for use in-house commenced immediately after establishment, and 1937 saw the successful development of the B-0 Automatic Lathe. It later became the prototype for the Cincom.

Timepieces
CITIZEN model L
CITIZEN's first (rectangular) two-hand women's wristwatch. The debut of rectangular movements of 12.7mm x 19.25mm (thickness, 3.6 mm) led to a range of design variations to enhance the appearance of women's hands.

Timepieces
CITIZEN A CENTER SECOND
CITIZEN's first men's manually-wound wristwatch with a central seconds hand. It featured a dedicated transmission wheel installed above the third wheel and pinion.

Timepieces
CITIZEN CENTER SECOND
The first manually-wound wristwatch with a central sweeping seconds hand manufactured in Japan. Called the "New CITIZEN" as it was the first product to be developed following the war.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Pet
CITIZEN's first 6-beat new design manually-wound wristwatch. The first product employing "broaching" to cut holes in the main plate component.

Timepieces
CITIZEN CALENDAR
The Japan's first men's manually-wound wristwatch with a calendar. Equipped with three push buttons, it let the user set the month, date, and day.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Parashock
CITIZEN's first manually-wound wristwatch featuring Para-Shock - its full-scale shock resistance mechanism.

Machine Tools
Sliding Head Precision Automatics "C-7"
A Swiss-type cam-operated single-axis automatic lathe with a guide bush. Also enables drilling of holes with the triple-drilling attachment.

Other
Measuring Instruments "TRI-METRON" "NEW-METRON"
Developed and manufactured in-house as measurement devices for measuring wristwatch components.

Timepieces
Alarm
The Japan's first men's manually-wound wristwatch with an alarm bell. A hammer struck the back cover for 10 seconds at the set time.

Timepieces
Super Deluxe
This wristwatch achieved a level of quality and durability recognized as "Particularly excellent" by a Swiss chronometer testing organization.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Parawater
The Japan's first fully waterproof manually-wound wristwatch. The prototype on which current waterproof timepieces are based.
1960-1969
Trailblazing
From around 1961, CITIZEN began external sales of machine tools, expanding into international sales channels also.
In October 1964, the Tanashi Factory was renamed Tanashi Manufacturing,
and as the company grew in scale it began making products other than timepieces,
culminating in five independent facilities making components, measurement instruments, precision machinery, office equipment, and trial manufacture.
Although the main priority was still responding to demands from the timepiece division,
they began delving into fields in which to leverage the micron-level precision machining technology
and mass production technology cultivated in the timepiece industry.

Timepieces
Jet
The Japan's slimmest men's self-winding wristwatch. A new take on the center second.

Timepieces
Chronometer
CITIZEN's first men's high-accuracy manually-wound wristwatch to receive an excellent grade in "Chronometer Certification."

Timepieces
CITIZEN Diamond Flake
The world's slimmest men's center second manually-wound wristwatch.

Timepieces
Crystal Seven
The world's slimmest men's self-winding wristwatch with calendar. The first series in the world to employ "Crystal Glass."

Electronics
Electric Adding Machine "CA10"
An electric adding machine with mechanical calculator functions and numeric key-pad linked register, developed in a bid to enter the office machinery field and leverage accuracy technology cultivated in timepiece manufacture.

Timepieces
CITIZEN X8
The Japan's first men's full-scale electronic wristwatch. It realized astounding performance — a wristwatch that would run for a year in an era of mechanical wrist watches.

Timepieces
Crystal Seven Custom Niagara
The first product to exhibit color in the dials and markings.

Information Systems
Printer for Electric Desktop Calculator "P12"
A compact movable-type printer developed for use with an electronic calculator. It printed in two colors - red and black.

Electronics
Electric Cash Resister "CR7, CR8"
An electric cash register with built in movable-type printer.
1970-1979
Freedom
This period was characterized by the transition from mechanical to quartz timepieces.
The X-8, developed in 1966, represented a milestone — the first domestically-produced electronic wristwatch.
This dream watch employed a transistorized moving-coil-type balance wheel and ran for a year without stopping.
It outstripped sales of mechanical watches that had previously been top sellers,
and went on to become the hit product of the 70s.

Information Systems
Mini-printer for POS "MP series"
A serial impact dot printer developed for integration into POS registers. It printed in two colors - red and black.

Information Systems
Non-electric Typewriter "X3"
A manual typewriter, developed for the office machinery product.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "D16"
The world's first ever NC automatic lathe. The first machine to bear the Cincom brand name. A top-selling machine that won the Gold Award at the West German Leipzig Trade Fair.

Timepieces
Hi-sonic
The Japan's first tuning-fork type electronic wristwatch. It represented success in accuracy improvements with a transition from daily variation to monthly variation.

Timepieces
Challenge Timer Chronograph
CITIZEN's first full-scale self-winding wristwatch with chronograph functions.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Quartz
CITIZEN's first quartz wristwatch. Followed shortly by Crystron.

Motors
Spur Gearhead "RB-35P"
ø35mm spur reduction gears.

Timepieces
QUARTZ LIQUID CRYSTAL
CITIZEN's first men's digital quartz wristwatch.

Automated Assembly Machinery
12 Station Rotary Indexing Machine "Synecton M55"
The base machine for a 12-station rotary index table automated assembly machine. Configured along with each type of unit.

Machine Tools
Micro-Turn "E32"
Developed in response to requests from users struggling with the difficulties of secondary machining, this machine has tools at 16 stations, and enables milling and turning machining.

Timepieces
Crystron LC
The Japan's first women's digital wristwatch.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Crystron Mega
The world's first high precision quartz achieving accuracy of within ±3 seconds per year.

Information Systems
Dot Impact Printer
CITIZEN's first printer for office computers.

Timepieces
Crystron LC Alarm
The world's first digital alarm wrist watch.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Crystron Solar Cell
The world's first analog quartz watch with rechargeable solar batteries. Battery replacement not required — the first results produced by forward-thinking eco-friendly product development.

Crystals
Tuning Fork Crystal Unit of Cylinder Type for a clock "CFS308/206"
Best suited for portable devices with excellent impact resistance.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Exceed Gold
In this ultra-slim men's luxury quartz wristwatch, the movements were cut to less than 1mm — a world first.

Timepieces
CITIZEN DIGI-ANA
The Japan's first full-scale combination analog/digital quartz wristwatch.

Crystals
Tuning Fork Crystal Unit of Cylinder Etching Type "CFS145"
Best suited for portable devices with excellent impact resistance. For a clock source in Communication/AV/OA/ measuring instruments.

Automated Assembly Machinery
Free Flow Line "Synecton M400F"
A base machine for free cycle-type automated assembly machines. The line can be set in units of 2 meters to achieve the optimum line length.

Other
Magnetic Micro-buzzers
Using the technology developed in tuning fork timepiece assembly, this rear-opening buzzer was the first of this type of construction in its day.
1980-1989
Breakthroughs
In 1986, CITIZEN's wristwatch production volumes topped world figures
(calculated on annual movement production).
This was evidence of how CITIZEN had consistently developed quartz timepieces and other cutting-edge products
and had delivered reliable products both domestically and internationally.

Timepieces
Ana-Digi
The Japan's first combination quartz wristwatch with analog display predominating.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Exceed Gold
A women's analog quartz wristwatch boasting the world's smallest movement.

Information Systems
Microcomputer-controlled Line Impact Printer "DLP-300"
Capable of printing graphics.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "F12/16"
The first ever NC automatic lathe with built-in twin turrets. It offered combined machining functions coupled with high productivity and flexibility, and attracted much attention from the automatic lathe market at the time.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Professional Diver 1300M
A diver's watch with record-breaking waterproof performance at 1,300m.

Timepieces
Thermo Sensor
The world's first combination quartz wristwatch with thermosensor.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "F20"
Machine Industry Design Award winner. As well as the innovative machine structure comprising a sliding-type twin turret and moving guide bush, it also received accolades for the design which dispelled the impression of traditional machine tools.

Electronic Component Mounters
Electronic Parts Automatic Insertion Machine "M10"
Multi-function electronic component insertion machine which can insert a mixture of different electronic components with leads. Units are standardized for each type of electronic component, making it simple to respond to individual user requests through different combinations of these units.

Information Systems
1-inch Thick 3.5-inch FDD "OMDT"
At one inch thick, this device was the world's slimmest 3.5 inch battery-drivable FDD.

Health-care Products
IC Sensor Electronic Thermometer "CT-20"
The world's first fitted with IC sensor.

LED
SMD-Type Chip LEDs
CITIZEN applied the technology learned in timepiece component production and assembly to become the first in the world to successfully mass produce surface-mount chip LEDs. This is currently the standard type in the LED market.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "F10"
A compact automatic lathe in the twin-turret F series. Removable disk-type turret heads enable presetting off the machine.

Crystals
AT-cut Crystal Unit of Cylinder Type "CSA309"
High performance miniature crystal units with CITIZEN's ultra-precise processing technology. Suitable for Vibration resistance, Impact resistance, Environmental characteristics.

Timepieces
Voice Memo
The world's first digital quartz wristwatch with recording, playback and speech recognition functionality.

Timepieces
CITIZEN AQUALAND DEPTH METER
The world's first combination quartz diver's watch fitted with an electronic depth sensor. Followed by the Promaster.

Electronics
Electronic Caluculator with check and correct function "CT-500"
This calculator allows users to track back through the calculation and check and correct results.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Cosmosign
The world's first analog quartz wristwatch with an accurate constellation map.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "L16"
The L16 was developed as the Swiss-type NC automatic lathes superior to cam-type machines. Realizing simultaneous machining through a gang tool post and opposite tree tools, its excellent cost performance drew unprecedented levels of attention.

Timepieces
Shock Sensor
The world's first sports digital quartz wristwatch with shock sensor (shock switch).

Crystals
AT-cut Crystal Unit of Metal-can Type "HC49/U-S"
High performance miniature crystal units with CITIZEN's ultra-precise processing technology. Available in Automatic mounting.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "E16/20"
Equipped with multi-line, multi-axis control technology. Multiple systems operate independently to machine simultaneously, contributing to significant productivity improvements.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "E25/32"
Winner of the overall grand prize in the MECT ‘89 FA-related equipment design contest. Equipped with multi-line, multi-axis control technology. Multiple systems operate independently to machine simultaneously, contributing to significant productivity improvements.

Electronic Component Mounters
Surface Mounter "A410"
An Electronic Component Surface Mounter. The A410 mounts leadless components (chip components) on the circuit boards which make up an electric circuit. It is capable of mounting everything from compact 1608 chip components to large chips such as QFP.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER ALTICHRON
The world's first combination quartz wristwatch with precision measurement technology and a built-in electronic atmospheric pressure sensor. Known as the Promaster internationally.

Timepieces
AVALON Super Calendar
The world's first analog quartz wristwatch with an electronic perpetual calendar.

Electronics
OEM of thin Notebook PCs started.
The COMPAQ LTE series of laptops developed through collaboration between CITIZEN and Compaq Computer Corporation.

Information Systems
Dot Impact Printer for personal computer "GSX series"
A serial impact printer with built-in LCD operation panel that printed in color. It was capable of color printing.

Switches
LS2 Series, Illuminated Switches
CITIZEN develops the world's first surface-mount type illuminated switch with co-packaged chip LED and switch.

LED
PR Series Chip-Type Photoreflectors
The PR Series was developed utilizing chip LED manufacturing technology. A sensor device that detects positioning through detecting reflected light, and co-packages infrared light emitters and photo detectors.
1990-1999
Progress
In 1990, CITIZEN celebrated its 60-year anniversary
with the inauguration of the CITIZEN of the Year award.
This annual award, which recognizes citizens who have contributed to the development,
happiness, and beautification of their communities,
is a fitting institution given our company name.
Also bearing the company name is THE CITIZEN, a wristwatch launched in 1995.
Equipped with the best of CITIZEN's technology,
the watch was designed to be used for as long as possible,
with a free 10-year warranty and free checkups.

Crystals
AT-cut Crystal Unit of SMD Plastic Package Type "CM309S"
Ideal for high density substrates with high packaging efficiency.

Other
Automotive Components
CITIZEN commences automobile component machining using precision cutting technology developed in timepiece component machining.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND
The world's first quartz watch with an analog depth meter. Known as the Promaster internationally.

Crystals
Tuning Fork Crystal Unit of SMD Plastic Package Type "CM200"
Most appropriate for clock source for portable equipment with low power consumption.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "M16/20"
The debut of the combination turret and gang NC automatic lathe. These lathes became the de facto standard for combination automatic lathes.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Radio-Controlled
The world's first multi-band radio-controlled analog quartz watch.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER HyperAqualand
The world's first digital quartz diver's watch capable of sending data to a computer.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER Navihawk
A combination quartz wristwatch featuring world time functionality and full synchronization of analog and digital time.

Information Systems
Barcode Label Printer "CLP4080"
An industrial line thermal printer.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "B12"
The debut of the full-servo machine. NC technology directly controls all operations to eliminate downtime during chuck open/close operations, separator operation etc.

Motors
Gear Motor "RTJ-100"
66mm x 36mm orthogonal reduction gears.

Timepieces
THE CITIZEN
Released to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., this analog quartz wristwatch with an annual variation of ±5 seconds was the first in the industry to offer a free 10-year warranty.

Information Systems
11mm 3.5 inch FDD "W1 series"
A product designed for slimness, this was the slimmest FDD at the time.

Crystals
AT-cut Crystal Unit of SMD Ceramic Package Type "CS20"
Reliable ceramic package and excellent Environmental characteristics.

Crystals
AT-cut Crystal Unit of SMD Metal-can Type "HCM49"
High performance miniature crystal units with CITIZEN's ultra-precise processing technology. "Surface mount type" is our Characteristic.

Machine Tools
NC Multi-Spindle Automatic Lathe "MSL12"
Received the Award for Excellence at the FA Design Competition.

LED
SMD-Type IrDA Modules
Infrared data communication module. With the spread of mobile phones, demand grew for usage in exchanging phone books and photographs.

Timepieces
xC
A watch designed for the modern woman.

Information Systems
Portable Fax Printer "FAX-C1"
Product combining fax and printer functions. By linking with a mobile phone, faxes could be received and printed while on the move such as in a car.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "L16/20"
The début of network-machine-tools. Machines can now be directly connected to networks, enabling software downloads and troubleshooting.

Timepieces
EXCEED Eco-Drive
Launched simultaneously worldwide, this solar-powered analog wristwatch has an annual variation of ±10 seconds.

Health-care Products
Ultrasonic Cleaner "SW1500"
The two vibrators deliver powerful cleaning.

Information Systems
Mobile Thermal Printer "PD02"
The pioneering mobile thermal printer, delivering battery-powered printing.

Information Systems
Front paper ejected Thermal Printer "CBM1000"
Front output thermal printer.

Electronics
OEM of Pocket Board. portable e-mail terminal
The pioneering portable e-mail terminal. By linking with a mobile phone, e-mails could be written, sent, and received.

Machine Tools
Fixied Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "FL25"
Received Nikkan Kogyo 10 Major Products award. Fixed headstock type automatic lathe jointly developed with Boley of Germany. Features full servo technology and tooling which meets German DIN standards.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND Eco-Drive
The world's first solar-powered analog quartz watch with water depth measurement function.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive
Wristwatch aimed at women, featuring the world's smallest solar-powered watch movement.

Electronics
Electoric Dictionary
Electronic dictionary featuring a full Japanese syllabary keyboard with large characters.

Electronics
PC card-type PDA "DataSlim"
Developed as the world's smallest and lightest personal digital assistant.

Machine Tools
Fixied Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "BL12"
Good Design Award winner. This fixed headstock type automatic lathe delivers high productivity thanks to its full servo system and distinctive twin tool post layout.

Motors
Linear Actuators
Created through the combination of precision screws and AC servo technology.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND
The legendary first-generation Aqualand (sold in Japan as the Depth Meter) returns with improved specifications.

Timepieces
Eco-Drive Thermo
Analog quartz wristwatch powered by heat, generating electricity using temperature differences.

Electronics
PC card drive removable memory device "clik!"
Ultra-compact and extremely high-capacity floppy disk product. Primarily mobile applications envisaged.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "M20/32"
Machine Industry Design Award winner. NC automatic lathe with a total of 13 axes in the full servo system as well as two spindle/three tool posts include turret and gang.

LED
Multi-Color LED
Developed the LEDCL-321 series, which combines the three primary colors of red, green, and blue (RGB) into one multi-color chip.This enables the expression of a variety of colors with one LED.

Switches
Cross Switch
Developed cross-shaped switches for mobile phones ahead of the rest of the industry. Covering the switches which had been individually mounted on the cross piece with one part contributed to reduced mounting working hours.
2000-2009
Symbiosis
Aiming to increase the competitiveness of our various businesses which had developed in a diversified way,
such as timepieces, electronic devices, electronics, and industrial machine tools,
and in order to increase business efficiency across the Group,
reorganization toward a group corporate structure proceeds.
Citizen Watch and Citizen Trading merged in 2004, and the following year,
as well as the names of 11 group companies being changed,
five related companies became wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Micro HumanTech logo was established as new group common branding.
In April 2007, the structure changed to a pure holding company.

Timepieces
Eco-Drive VITRO
This analog Eco-Drive watch features a newly-developed transparent solar cell.

Other
Backlight for color LCD cells
Previously, only yellow-green backlights were available on monochromatic liquid crystal displays, but backlights using RGB multi-chip LEDs contributed to the shift to color LCDs.

Motors
Spur Gearhead "RA-12RB"
ø12mm spur reduction gears.

Timepieces
Eco-Drive Eclisse
This analog Eco-Drive watch is the world's first to feature a newly-developed flexible solar cell.

Health-care Products
Body Fat Scale "BM100"
Body fat analyzer which measures based on the palm on the hand, which shows little internal water volume changes.

LED
Pastel-Color LEDs
Develops the world's first pastel color chip LEDs. Pastel luminescent colors show off the individuality of the user's mobile phone.

Crystals
Temperature Compensating Crystal Oscillators "CSX532T"
Reliable high accuracy with using in-house IC developed. Entry in cellular phone market both in Japan and overseas.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "R04"
Machine Industry Design Award winner. The world-first application of linear motor technology to an automatic lathe. A dramatic improvement in high speed, high responsiveness, and low noise.

Motors
Coreless Motor "SCR17" Gear Motor "RHP-100"
ø17mm coreless motor. 100mm x 60mm cubic reduction gears.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Stiletto
This analog Eco-Drive watch features the world's slimmest solar-powered movement.

Health-care Products
Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor "CH485E"
This desktop upper-arm blood pressure monitor incorporates universal design for improved operability and legibility.

LED
Auxiliary Light LEDs for Cellular Phones with Cameras
Develops the world's first flash LED for mobile phones. With this innovation, flash functions began to be included in mobile phones.

Electronic Component Mounters
Electronic Parts Automatic Insertion Machine "MX"
Multi-function electronic component insertion machine which can insert a mixture of different electronic components with leads. By limiting the number of units mounted (3-4), the installation area is significantly reduced compared to the M10.

Timepieces
CITIZEN ATTESA Radio-Controlled
The world's first fully-metal radio-controlled watch with a built-in antenna.

LED
CL-650S Series, White High-Power LEDs for General Lighting
Develops the CL-650S Series high-power white LED for general lighting, which delivers luminous efficiency to the highest global standards. Initiatives to convert lighting to LEDs begin.

Liquid crystals
QVGA Color EVF "LV201"
This compact display offers high-definition and brightness by making use of the high responsiveness of ferroelectric LCD.

Timepieces
CITIZEN EXCEED Radio-Controlled
This analog Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch aimed at women is the world's smallest with a fully-metal case and a built-in antenna.

Health-care Products
Prediction Equation Thermometer "CT-768SP"
CITIZEN's first predictor thermometer incorporates universal design for improved operability and legibility.

Health-care Products
PC-manageable Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor "CH-425P"
Connects with computers via the wireless cartridge. Manages blood pressure via the dedicated Personal Doctor app.

Information Systems
Universal Design Thermal Printer "CT-S280,CT-S2000"
The compact CT-S280 and the high-speed front output CT-S2000.

Crystals
Tuning Fork Crystal Unit of SMD Ceramic Package "CM519/415/315"
Now producting. Ultra-compact and thin surface mount type. Most appropriate for portable devices and mobile telecommunication devices.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "K16"
Machine Industry Design Award winner. Productivity is increased by 1.5 times over previous models through unique control methods and 32m/min high-speed mode achieving main axis speed of 15,000 RPM.

Other
Glass substrates for hard disk drives
Applying precision glass cutting and abrasive machining techniques developed in timepiece component machining to manufacture high-performance glass substrates for HDDs.

Switches
Cellular Phone Keypad(key sheet) Moduies
Packaging the switches and LEDs for mobile phone key pads into one sheet. Contributes to reducing the number of components and significantly reducing the mounting time.

Timepieces
CITIZEN EXCEED Radio-Controlled
This newly-designed slimmer analog Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch is thinner by at least 2mm overall.

Electronics
Universal Design Calculator "UD Series"
The UD Series is carefully designed for ease of viewing, ease of understanding, and beauty.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "A20 VI"
Clearly superior cost performance in ø20mm processing machines. The new high-rigidity bed and unique control technology deliver high productivity. Selectable left or right main spindle.

Other
Electronic paper
Low power consumption (memory) enables constant display. Furthermore, a thin and low-cost front light has been developed, clearing the lighting problem, which had been a weakness of electronic paper.

Motors
Magnetic Encoder "MR-16"
ø16mm magnetic encoder.

Timepieces
CITIZEN EXCEED Radio-Controlled
30th-anniversary model

Information Systems
Digital Photo Printer "CX Series"
The world's smallest photo printer.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "A32 VII"
Low price and high rigidity. The 45m/min high-speed mode increases productivity. The high-rigidity bed and main axis deliver high productivity.

Other
Mid-Size Backlight for automotive use
Developing backlights for automotive applications such as car navigation systems and instrument panels utilizing the thin optical design technology developed in backlights for mobile phones.

Timepieces
CITIZEN ATTESA Radio-Controlled
Wristwatch which can receive standard radio signals in four areas around the world.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Series 8
A modern and comfortable watch.

Health-care Products
3D Pedometer "TW600"
Pocket-sized pedometer with built-in 3D sensor and 10mm thickness. The slim body packs in a range of functions.

Electronics
Electronic listening learning device "ED10C"
Chinese electronic language listening practice device. Records voice data of Chinese-language web materials.

Timepieces
CITIZEN ATTESA Radio-Controlled
Includes the world's first disk-type city selection function in an analog radio-controlled watch.

Information Systems
Graphic LCD Display Thermal Printer "CT-S801"
POS register thermal printer enabling industry-fastest printing speed.

Health-care Products
PC-manageable 3D Pedometer "TW700"
Links with computers via USB. Health management via the dedicated Peb Note app.

Liquid crystals
0.46" SVGA Color EVF (852x480)
Compact, high-definition LCD panels for digital camera electronic viewfinders.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "A25 VII"
Utilizes a ø25mm high-rigidity spindle based on the (guide bush-less type) A20. Achieves a 40mm remnant by the guide bush-less structure.

Motors
Coreless Motor "SC21"
ø21mm coreless motor.

Motors
Brushless Motor
Delivers high speed and high output using coreless winding technology.
2010-
Challenge
In order to strengthen the CITIZEN Group,
in 2013 five group manufacturing companies and Citizen Watch manufacturing-related departments were integrated,
and in 2015, two device business companies were merged.
Additionally, in order to strengthen head office functions,
the three Watch, Holdings, and Business Expert companies were merged,
changing the trade name to Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. to mark the start of the new management structure.
In 2016, Eco-Drive One was launched. With a movement thickness of just 1.00 mm,
it represents the culmination of 40 years of Eco-Drive technology.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive DOME
Unveiled at the BASELWORLD 2009 exhibition as a concept watch, the Eco-Drive DOME was later commercialized to celebrate 80 years since the founding of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type NC Automatic Lathe "K12/16E"
This revamp of the (Cincom Evolution) K Series NC equipment significantly improves operability. Idle time has been further reduced.

Motors
Optical Encoder "MK-16"
ø16mm optical encoder.

Motors
Coreless Motor "SC24"
Maximum diameter coreless motor in which the MR-16 and MK-16 can be mounted.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive Satellite Wave
This watch features a new concept in timekeeping systems, being the first in the world to receive time signals from satellites.

Health-care Products
Stylish Black Wrist type Blood Pressure Monitor
The STYLISH BLACK Series products CH657F-BK and CH650F-BK were launched, featuring uniform all-black coloring.

LED
Lighting LEDs "COB series, Version 1"
Develops the world's first high-output 17,675lm LED. As a large volume of light is provided by one light source, this design contributes to increased lighting efficiency and simplified lighting equipment installation.

Information Systems
Barcode Label Printer "CL-S400DT"
This label printer is compatible with large-diameter roll paper (ø200mm) and is designed for ease of use with its LCD display.

Information Systems
Digital Photo Printer "CW-02"
Sublimation type photo printer featuring high quality (16.77 million colors), high speed (approx. 8 seconds), and large capacity (able to print 660 photos in a row) printing.

Motors
Planetary Gearhead "IG-10"
Coreless Motor "SCR10"
Magnetic Encoder "MH-10"
ø10mm planetary reduction gears
ø10mm coreless motor
ø10mm encoder for motors

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive Bluetooth
The world's first solar-powered wristwatch with Bluetooth®, this model is capable of connecting with a smartphone.

Health-care Products
Cordless Thermo-hygrometer "THD501"
Through including a base unit and extension unit, the cordless thermometer/hygrometer THD501 can measure the temperature and humidity in two locations at once.

Health-care Products
Predictive-read type Digital Thermometer for Women "CTEB503L"
Predictor thermometer with a measurement time of approx. 30 seconds. Launches the women's thermometer with backlight CTEB503L.

Liquid crystals
0.24" qHD Color EVF (960x540)
0.38" 720p Color EVF (1280x720)
Compact, high-definition LCD panels for digital camera electronic viewfinders.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive Satellite Wave AIR
The world's first satellite-synchronized watch with full metal case, delivering the world's fastest signal reception of four seconds.

Health-care Products
Upper Arm Blood Pressur Moniter of CHU series
Launches the blood pressure monitor CHU Series, featuring a horizontal-type design and a blood pressure type display indicating the blood pressure level.

Machine Tools
MultiStationMachiningCell "MC20"
This next-generation ultra-high productivity modular machine combines three machines' worth of lathe processes into one machine. Dividing machining processes among three modules further improves productivity.

Machine Tools
Low Frequency Vibration "VC03"
Chuck-type automatic lathe featuring Low Frequency Vibration cutting technology. Generates a strong positive reaction when exhibited at trade shows, creating huge buzz through introducing the first technological advancement in some time to what was a mature technology!

Motors
Galvanometer Scanners
Combines compact, high accuracy analog sensors and servo technology.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F100
Launch of the world's thinnest and fastest satellite-synchronized watch (at the time of launch), with a time display that is accurate three seconds after signal reception.

Machine Tools
Fixied Headstock Type CNC Automatic Lathe "BNJ51"
Idle time is significantly reduced by dividing processes with the uniquely-shaped number two tool post. Complex processing work becomes possible through milling on the number two tool post.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type CNC Automatic Lathe "L20"
The range includes a total of four models, from the five-axis entry model with its excellent cost-performance to the high-end model featuring a Y-axis on back spindle and a B-axis on gang tool post, all utilizing the modular design of the L20.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive Satellite Wave GPS
The new multifunctional solar-powered GPS satellite-synchronized watch acquires time information from GPS satellites in three seconds, which was the fastest in the world at the time, by adding positional information.

Health-care Products
Ultrasonic Cleaner with Touch panel "SWT710"
Grime is pulverized by the wave motion of the two vibrators. Launches the ultrasonic cleaner SWT170 with improved waterproofing and durability and touch panel control.

Information Systems
Thermal Printer "CT-S251"
Thermal printer which delivers both design and practicality (high-speed printing of 300mm/second, easy replacement of consumables).

Switches
World Top-Class Thinness Compact Switches
Develops switch delivering world-class thinness and compactness. Plays a significant role in compact devices such as smartphones and wearable devices.

LED
Lighting LEDs "CLU550"
Delivers global top-class light volume of 70,000lm. Highly successful in building projection and scenery illumination.

Timepieces
CITIZEN Eco-Drive One
Eco-Drive One was launched. With a movement thickness of just 1.00 mm, it represents the culmination of 40 years of Eco-Drive technology.

Health-care Products
Predictive-read type (15sec) Digital Thermometer "CTE709"
The flexible tip bends to fit nicely under the arm. Launches the predictor thermometer CTE709 with a measurement time of approx. 15 seconds.

Health-care Products
Upper Arm Blood Pressur Moniter with an easy-wrap cuff "CHUA Series"
Launches the blood pressure monitor CHUA Series, featuring a large LCD screen and including a hard cuff attachment which can be easily wrapped around the arm with one hand.

Liquid crystals
0.24" 720p Color EVF (1280x720)
This compact display offers high-definition and brightness by making use of the high responsiveness of ferroelectric LCD.

LED
Lighting LEDs "CITILED VIVID Series"
High-color LED focusing on intensity to more vividly highlight the objects in focus. Being utilized as lighting equipment in locations such as art galleries and World Heritage sites around the globe.

Machine Tools
Sliding Headstock Type CNC Automatic Lathe "R04"
Optimized for extremely small-diameter precision component processing. Achieves maximum main axis speed of 20,000 RPM in regular use. Combines linear motors and servo motors in the axis feeding mechanism to provide the right tool for the right job.

Machine Tools
Fixied Headstock Type CNC Automatic Lathe "BNA42DHY"
The inclusion of Y-axis functionality enables processing of complex-shaped workpieces. Superposition processing through simultaneous left-right processing and double turning tools significantly shortens machining time.

Timepieces
CITIZEN PROMASTER Professional Diver 1000m
Launches the world's first solar-powered diver's watch capable of saturation diving to 1,000m.

LED
High-Power Infrared LED "CL-1500-IRA/ CL-1520-IRC"
Used in night vision cameras, as well as iris recognition and facial recognition in mobile devices. Global smallest-class high output infrared LED. Contributes to next-generation security.

Motors
Planetary Gearhead "IG-8"
Coreless Motor "SCR8"
Magnetic Encoder "MR-8"
Coreless Motor "SCR13-****G"
Magnetic Encoder "MRS-13"
ø8mm planetary reduction gears
ø8mm coreless motor
ø8mm encoder for motors
ø13mm long-life coreless motor
ø13mm low-cost encoder for motors

Timepieces
CITIZEN Calibre 0100
Cal.0100 is the world's most accurate Eco-Drive light-powered movement unveiled at the Baselworld 2018. It offers precise timekeeping, autonomously and continuously, and reliant solely on the watch's internal mechanism. Housed in a pocketwatch case as the ceoncept model "Calibre 0100" paying homage to the company's first pocket watch which was the first to bear the "CITIZEN" brand name
The expressions "world's first," "world's only," "world's fastest," "world's smallest," "thinnest," and "fastest" etc. in the text were as researched by Citizen Watch at the time of product launch.